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UFC president Dana White said he was delighted to have the franchise back in Northern Ireland.

He said: "It's been a long time - too long - since our last event here in 2007, and so much has changed in the world of mixed martial arts.

Conor McGregor (Image: Justin Kernoghan)

"But just because things have changed doesn't mean that's a bad thing. The sport has taken off internationally, the talent level has risen, and we're able to bring this sport to more and more people every year."